Where does Old Speckled Hen come from?
Old Speckled Hen is a premium bitter from the Morland Brewery, now owned by Greene King Brewery. Old Speckled Hen was first brewed in 1979 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the MG car factory there on the 30 November 1979.
What brewery makes Old Speckled Hens?
Greene King Brewery
Old Speckled Hen | Rich & Distinctive English Ale | Greene King Brewery.
What did the Speckled Hen used to be called?
The Speckled Hen, then known as the Village Inn, was one of only two Irish pubs included in the collection.
Should Old Speckled chickens chill?
Matt Starbuck, managing director at Greene King Brewing & Brands, said: “Ninety percent of Old Speckled Hen is enjoyed cool and carbonated, either at home, in bottle or can format or as a keg beer in the pub. Old Speckled Hen delivers on both, as a beer that is best enjoyed cold yet packed with malty characteristics.
Do you put Speckled Hen in the fridge?
Yes, you are. It should be served at ‘cellar temperature’ – cooler than room temperature* but not chilled. Glad you enjoyed the Hen – there are plenty more beers where that came from!
What are the ingredients of Old Speckled Hen?
All the ingredients required to make the Morland Old Speckled Hen Recipe. 28g Challenger Hops 10g Golding Hops 15g Crushed Black Malt 295g Crushed Crystal Malt 2kg Light dried malt extract Choice of yeast This recipe pack will give you approx 18 litres of 5.6% ABV beer and comes with full instructions.
Should Old Speckled chickens be cold?
“90% of Old Speckled Hen is enjoyed cool and carbonated, either at home, in bottle or can format or as a keg beer in the pub” says Matt Starbuck, Managing Director, Greene King Brewing & Brands. Old Speckled Hen delivers on both, as a beer that is best enjoyed cold yet packed with malty characteristics.
Do you put Old Speckled Hen in the fridge?
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Are Old Speckled Hens vegan?
Old Speckled Hen is Not Vegan Friendly – Barnivore vegan beer guide.
Does Old Speckled Hen contain wheat?
The UK’s number one premium ale, Old Speckled Hen, has been specially crafted to be free from gluten without compromising on the well-known flavour, aroma and appearance.
Does Old Speckled Hen go in the fridge?
Where was the first Old Speckled Hen made?
Old Speckled Hen was first brewed in 1979 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the MG car factory there on the 30 November 1979.
What was the gravity of Old Speckled Hen beer?
The beer was an amber colour and was brewed at a gravity of 1050 to denote 50 years (i.e. 1929 – 1979) of production of MG cars in Abingdon. According the company website the ale is described as: “Old Speckled Hen” has a full, smooth flavour and is very easy to drink.
What’s the difference between Old Speckled Hen and Crafty Hen?
Old Crafty Hen is a 6.5%abv ‘super premium’ version of Old Speckled Hen. Released in September 2008, it is marketed as combining the tastes of Speckled Hen and a former Greene King brand, ‘Old 5X’. Neil Jardine, of Greene King claims that Crafty Hen is “a genuinely exceptional beer”.
When did Greene King change the Speckled Hen brand?
Old Speckled Hen was, in 2008 and 2009, rebranded to appeal to a younger audience. As part of this, Greene King, through the Speckled Hen brand, has embarked on a marketing campaign involving sponsorship of the Northamptonshire and Derbyshire County Cricket Clubs and, most notably, the digital television channel Dave.